Job summary
Are you are a senior communications leader who wants to make a real difference?
We would love to meet you.
There's nothing more amazing than improving lives. And no greater feeling than knowing you're doing it better than ever before. That's why, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, we're always looking for ways to improve, as an organisation and as individuals.
We are looking for a senior leader who knows how important communications and engagement is in improving the way complex organisations work. You will be able to lead and grow a team that engages our staff and partners so they can deliver the best possible care to our young patients.
Your portfolio also covers internal communications and engagement, media relations, stakeholder relations, and public affairs. You will work closely with the Associate Director of Brand and Marketing to ensure we have a joined up approach to our marcomms strategy both on and offline. We're looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking and suggest new ways of doing things. In return we'll celebrate your achievements and support you to further learn and develop.
To find out more about the role please read through the job description and if you'd like an informal chat to see if we are the right fit for you please contact:Winona.linford@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The focus of the role is to ensure that patients, families, staff and stakeholders understand the services offered by the Trust, understand the Trust's purpose and strategy, are able to influence services and are well informed and engaged in the work of the Trust. The post holder is also accountable for effective communications and engagement strategy for to the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service London. This is a partnership between Evelina London Children's Hospital (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The aim of the postholder is to ensure that all corporate communications embody the values of the organisation, that the purpose and strategy are well-communicated and that they deliver communications strategies to support the delivery of the overarching strategy including associated culture change programmes.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent, preferably with honours, in a relevant subject, i.e. communications, English
- Training or specialist workplace experience to master's level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, i.e. communications or marketing
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as the most senior communications professional in an organisation or division
- Experience of leading on the development of organisation wide integrated internal and external communication strategies and policies including to support large scale change management projects
- Experience of leading an organisation's response to large and sustained national media issue
- Knowledge of communications and engagement techniques, approaches and procedures
- Understanding of the confidentiality requirements around case studies of patients and families
- Experience of working in the health sector
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Experience of developing an advocacy strategy for an organisation
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent writing skills including editing and copywriting
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent verbal skills including the ability to persuade senior colleagues and process highly complex information
- Ability to liaise with wide range of people including Board level executives, senior managers, experts and families
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and juggle multiple projects
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent, preferably with honours, in a relevant subject, i.e. communications, English
- Training or specialist workplace experience to master's level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, i.e. communications or marketing
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as the most senior communications professional in an organisation or division
- Experience of leading on the development of organisation wide integrated internal and external communication strategies and policies including to support large scale change management projects
- Experience of leading an organisation's response to large and sustained national media issue
- Knowledge of communications and engagement techniques, approaches and procedures
- Understanding of the confidentiality requirements around case studies of patients and families
- Experience of working in the health sector
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Experience of developing an advocacy strategy for an organisation
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent writing skills including editing and copywriting
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent verbal skills including the ability to persuade senior colleagues and process highly complex information
- Ability to liaise with wide range of people including Board level executives, senior managers, experts and families
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and juggle multiple projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
